Not so new and 60 lbs to lose

NuttyCake
NuttyCake Posts: 34 Member
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone. I've been on MFP for about a month. Not sure why I haven't posted an introduction yet but I'm doing it now :) I've been logging my food during the week and doing really well about staying within my calores and getting in my fruits and vegetables. However, the exercise is another thing. I just can't seem to get motivated to do it. I worked out yesterday and fifteen minutes in I remembered why I dislike it so much. And nine minutes of that was the warm-up! Also, even though I do well during the week I find that on the weekends I just eat whatever and then some.

I have already lost about fifty pounds but that has been over three years and so far I haven't been able to get past that fifty. This time, though, I am determined to do it because I have another sixty to lose. So, I'm hoping to make some friends on here that way we can all motivate each other.

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  • sxybigbaby
    sxybigbaby Posts: 2
    Great job on the fifty!! Hoping to say the same one day! Definitely can be a friend because I am losing 50 lbs this year!
  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    It's taken me years to get motivated to lose weight. I just started working out the beginning of the year and haven't taken a day off since. I know that I need to move or I won't lose the weight. I do water aerobics 2 days a week. I workout on the weight machines 2 days a week. I walk on my treadmill 7 days a week. Finally, I started lifting hand weights yesterday. You have to combine cardio exercises and strength training exercise to lose weight. Everything counts, including, cleaning and cooking. Good luck. I know you can do this.
  • NuttyCake
    NuttyCake Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks sxybigbaby. You can definitely do it :) I'm glad I get to watch your journey. I'm sure you'll surpass a pound a week cause you seem to always be working out! I definitely think you're going to help motivate me to get my butt moving.

    Smokey, 77 lbs. That is amazing. What you said about moving or not losing weight is something I need to keep reminding myself. I'm actually a little worried about weights because I just finished a class that I did twice a week for two hours and in four and a half months I lost about four pounds. And that was on Weight Watchers. We did a lot of weights and everyone keeps telling me it's because I gained muscle. But it's hard not to be affected by that number on the scale. I think it's time to start putting that Wii Fit to use :) And thank you, I know I can do this too, I just HAVE to stick with it.
  • rhodes2b
    rhodes2b Posts: 304 Member
    Welcome! This site will help you find what you need. Tons of support and great advice out here.
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